Tag: story
Travel Tuesdays: Good stories often come from bad decisions
“You haven’t left Mexico yet.” She said as we stood in Guatemala. “You have to go back, and leave Mexico.” I could tell from her…
Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully
Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your partners in adventure carefully. In…
Travel Tuesdays: What to do when you’re lost in the backcountry
I hadn’t prepared for snow. That was my first mistake. I was slowly trudging up the trail. With each step, it felt like my feet…
Tips for getting a tattoo while traveling
Whether you’re covered in art from head to toe or still considering your first, getting a tattoo while traveling can be a great idea. At…
Travel Tuesdays: How to start traveling when you’re young
Most people want to travel the world. I mean, twelve years of American public school education is enough to make anyone want something more. But…
Incredible story of SPOT’s 4,000th rescue
Michael Herrera is a retired firefighter and a fan of the SPOT device. This enabled a speedy rescue after he crashed his motorcycle when he…
Risk Tolerance- a free solo story
Last weekend I met a man who lived on the edge. He lived just like he climbed, free solo, nothing to hold him back. Freedom…
Alone in the wilderness: the amazing story of Richard Proenneke
Only a few places in the US are more isolated and more beautiful than the Twin Lakes region of Alaska. Maybe that’s why Richard Proenneke,…